Garmin 520 !!

[kb]

520 looks to hit the sweet spot for me. The call notifications is a good one as my phone is usually in my panniers when commuting, or in the waterproof pocket in the BNA kit I don't use an earpiece on my phone, and it runs in silent mode 99% of the time. I don't even have a ringtone lol

Nice feature when it works. Apparently it's fairly reliable with the Edge 1000 and Android phones but has been pretty flaky on iPhones since iOS 8. I've had 3 successful notifications and about 8 fails through June.

[vosadrian]

I'm in for the 520.

My 500 is about 3 years old and going strong. Never had an issue with it, though I have had to power cycle it a few times when it has lost GPS signal, but that is probably twice a year with normally 10+ rides a week. I know of others who have had data lost due to corruption but I have not had this. I have been very happy with my 500, and resisted the 510 as it was too big and bulky for what I wanted. I did want the ability to upload via my phone. I like to upload after my ride immediately rather than bulk upload once a week (I am often trying to improve Strava segment times and like to see how I go). When commuting to work, it can be a pain to take the 500 to my desk and upload manually. Would be great to do it automagically via my phone and leave the computer on my bike. The Strava integration will be even better for monitoring my progress on Strava segments. I also have missed some important calls while riding, so notifications will also be appreciated. If it works as well as the specs suggest, I am in.

[li2099]

$499 at Bikebug.

[march83]

That's $499 for the bundle, so it includes HRM, speed and cadence sensors, mounts and cables.

Any idea what a bare bones unit will cost? I don't need sensors and tbf, i'd rather not pay for mounts, cables and tethers i'm never going to use...

[djw47]

I'm looking forward to seeing the 510 with Strava segments, that'll be awesome, although given Garmin's track record on updates, I wouldn't expect it to work for at least 3 updates from when it's first released. I'm actually really impressed with the fact that they're retrofitting this functionality onto a 3 year old model as it's clearly a selling point for the new model.

[queequeg]

That's $499 for the bundle, so it includes HRM, speed and cadence sensors, mounts and cables.

Any idea what a bare bones unit will cost? I don't need sensors and tbf, i'd rather not pay for mounts, cables and tethers i'm never going to use...

$399 for the unit & mounts only

[GeoffInBrisbane]

$399 version pre-ordered. I need something to replace my 500 which has started to lose GPS more and more often. Glad I waited rather than buying a 510, this one is EXACTLY what I want. Will probably be buggy as hell to start with, but I can put up with that. They get it right in the end...

[DC_1981]

$399 version pre-ordered. I need something to replace my 500 which has started to lose GPS more and more often. Glad I waited rather than buying a 510, this one is EXACTLY what I want. Will probably be buggy as hell to start with, but I can put up with that. They get it right in the end...

Good work. Agree, the 520 looks to have hit the sweetspot.

My 500 is working fine though, although Xmas is not that far away....

[queequeg]

I suspect my Garmin 500 will die soon....just a hunch

[Boognoss]

Woot, firmware 4.1 just released today for my Edge 1000. I now have Strava segments on it

[silentbutdeadly]

Well, my recent prayers were answered !!!

After missing several calls from the missus during a ride (multiple occasions) and having to wear the consequences post ride, I found myself wishing that my Garmin 500 would have the text/call notification feature that the Garmin 1000 has.

But I didn't want to fork out that much for an oversized unit.

Then only a few weeks later, the 520 appears !!

Here is a pretty in-depth review http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/07/garmin-edge-520.html

So, I've already put my wallet on the line with HTA and put in the deposit.

And whilst I don't want 1/2 the other crud like Strava live etc that comes with it, I like that it's still the same size as the 500, but has clearer graphics making it easier to read and a bigger screen.

Winner all round.

Still not cheap, but cheaper than the 510 and 1000.

Errrr...I note that the new Garmin Edge 25 has this notification feature...and is AU$229 for the device only or AU$269 for the bundle

[kb]

Woot, firmware 4.1 just released today for my Edge 1000. I now have Strava segments on it

Check your settings after the upgrade though. My max HR mysteriously dropped from 196 to 177bpm.

[MichaelB]

Errrr...I note that the new Garmin Edge 25 has this notification feature...and is AU$229 for the device only or AU$269 for the bundle

OK, missed that, but prefer the larger screen and some of the mapping features of the 520.

Thanks for the info though

[Boognoss]

Woot, firmware 4.1 just released today for my Edge 1000. I now have Strava segments on it

Check your settings after the upgrade though. My max HR mysteriously dropped from 196 to 177bpm.

Thanks for that. Just checked and looks good so far. It hasn't deleted ride history like prev firmware updates so that's a win (only the ride data was deleted not the totals in the past).

[GeoffInBrisbane]

I read rumours of the 520 being delayed until September. Hope that is wrong, patience is not a strong point of mine when it comes to cycling kit!

[GeoffInBrisbane]

I also figured out I could upload via phone on my 500 in the meantime. Alas it is hardly like Bluetooth - USB mini OTG cable and micro USB adapter, android, and the Strava desktop site can be used to upload from the 500 without a computer. Hardly elegant, but as I currently have no home internet, a welcome stopgap measure.

[GeoffInBrisbane]

Anyone got one yet? I'm still waiting on my preorder, but it seems some are out in the wild. Hopefully not long. I need a new toy to play with.

[jordan11]

For those who can't wait, The Edge 520 seems already in stock in few EU shops.
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[macca33]

I also figured out I could upload via phone on my 500 in the meantime. Alas it is hardly like Bluetooth - USB mini OTG cable and micro USB adapter, android, and the Strava desktop site can be used to upload from the 500 without a computer. Hardly elegant, but as I currently have no home internet, a welcome stopgap measure.

Been uploading that way for a while - functions well enough.

[skydance]

Maps!
Just put a preorder with 99bikes... hope they can deliver soon.

[MichaelB]

Maps!
Just put a preorder with 99bikes... hope they can deliver soon.

Probably same time as most others

[panosk]

Maps is the most important new feature for me too.
Having a natural talent getting lost easily, staring at the a blank page with some lines on my 510 doesn't help me much.

[marty_one]

Just got mine today. The last non-bundle version from cecil walker cycles. haven't had a chance to play with it yet. but will be using tomorrow morning for my ride into work

[skydance]

Probably same time as most others

Nah... just been told 'probably in Septemer'
Should've bought 810 from pushys while they had a big sale.

[MichaelB]

After querying HTA, got this response from them on Friday 28th Aug

Hi Michael,

We are receiving stock of the performance bundle early next week, and hopefully stock of the non-bundle towards the end of the week. As soon as we get a firm date from Garmin we will be contacting all the non-bundle pre-order customers.


Regards,

Customer Service
Highly Tuned Athletes